Direct Patient Care

Deliver direct patient care as expected by the Oral and Maxillofacial Division
Provide dental-related information to potential or current patients
Provide chairside assistance to dental students, residents, and faculty. This includes consults, post-operative appointments, exposing dental radiographs, removal of sutures and dressings, assistance with various surgical procedures involving local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and general anesthesia (with proper certification)
Monitor patients recovering from IV sedation and general anesthesia
Other duties as assigned

Set up and take down operatories before and after procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments
Assume responsibilities of understanding emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment
Stock supplies in operatories or other areas as needed
Possess strong working knowledge of medications used in the clinic and assist or be present in the acknowledgment of counting of materials, sedation products, or other items as directed
Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and handpieces
Other essential duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program
Current DANB certification **
Current Minnesota Dental Assistant license **
DAANCE Certification **
Allied Sedation Certification **
**New graduate/trainee option. **

The trainee option allows you to complete your DANB, DAANCE, and Allied sedation while working in the area. New graduates who are offered a Dental Assistant Specialist position at the School of Dentistry are hired with the expectation of State of Minnesota Licensure and DANB certification is obtained within 4 months of hire. Licensed dental assistants without an allied sedation certification or DAANCE certification will be acquired within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in an Oral Surgery Dental Clinic or general clinic that conducts some oral surgery techniques/practices.
Experience working with Dentists in training or in an educational environment
Knowledge of (may include an externship in) Oral Surgery general practices.
Able to work well independently and in a team setting during difficult and stressful situations in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable responding to medical emergencies and able to follow proper protocols
Team player that is willing and wanting to learn from the OMS team on how to assist in this area.